MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Berkeley, CA
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Berkeley, CA
Overview of Morningstar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care of Berkeley provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be the city’s top-ranked assisted living place. Residents of MorningStar Senior Living of Berkeley can rest assured that they can feel like a home away from home.
An elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like services: elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
100-bed community Rank #698 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 698th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #111 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusPending
CountyShasta
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is legally operated by Vop The Vistas Lp; Ridgeline Managment Company Inc, and administrated by Nathan Echois.
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Minimum Age55
Dining Experience
Clinical Services
Life Enrichment
Salon Services
Transportation Services
Food DescriptionThree hot meals a day, served restaurant-style in Assisted Living and Memory Care, prepared by Executive Chefs.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for California assisted living residences: B- 81/100
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
5 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (94% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (94% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
Latest Inspection
May 5, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 1 | 16 | This facility has 94% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 94% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 354 - 405 / 532 - 547 / 779 - 795 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Over 20 years of experience
Nate Echols is the Administrator of Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care, overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. He is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and support that creates a homelike environment for residents and staff. Nate brings over 20 years of healthcare administration experience across Northern California and holds degrees in Health Administration and a Master’s from USC.
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Berkeley's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.85 miles to nearest hospital (Neurology: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland)
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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#1341 / 1368 | - | Berkeley Ca Operator LLC;San Pablo Comm Healthcare | Studio / 1 Bed |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Berkeley (Downtown Berkeley) | 100
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CA AVG
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Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
93
Facility
93
CA AVG
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Rank
#111 / 2092 | - | - | 0
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CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - | - | - | Vop The Vistas LP; Ridgeline Managment Company Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
What neighborhood is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley in?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley.
Who is the owner of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
The legal owner and operator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is Vop The Vistas Lp; Ridgeline Managment Company Inc.
Is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley in a walkable area?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Who is the administrator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
Nathan Echois is the administrator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley.
How many beds does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley have?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley has 100 beds.
Has MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley had any recent deficiencies or citations?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
Are there photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
Yes — there are 4 photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley in the photo gallery on this page.
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